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3.6 Neighbours and the
Community
If a landlord does not enforce the
tenant’s obligations, any other person,
for example, a neighbour who is
adversely affected by the tenant’s
behaviour, can bring a complaint to the
Private Residential Tenancies
Board (PRTB).
This particularly applies to anti-social
behaviour, which includes behaviour
that interferes with other people’s
peaceful occupation, as well as more
serious behaviour that causes fear,
danger, injury, damage or loss.
3.7 Noise
Noise should not exceed ‘reasonable’
levels, and at the outset of a tenancy
agreement any specific conditions
related to noise should be identified. A
landlord has responsibilities to other
tenants and neighbours regarding
noise and should be informed if noise
from tenants or neighbours is causing
a nuisance. If a landlord, tenant or
neighbour is bothered by excessive
noise they may make a complaint to
their Local Authority, in this case
Dublin City Council, which has some
power to act.
They can also complain to the local
District Court under the
Environmental Protection Act, 1992
(Noise) Regulations, which can make
an order to deal with the nuisance.
3.8 Privacy
the tenant’s permission. If the landlord
needs to carry out repairs or inspect
the premises, it should be by prior
arrangement with the tenant. If the
property is put up for sale, viewing
times should be agreed in advance
with the tenant.
3.9 Visitors
Unless it is specifically stated
otherwise in the tenancy agreement, a
tenant is entitled to have occasional
visitors stay overnight.
3.10 Repairs
The landlord is obliged to carry out
structural repairs except where
damage beyond normal wear and tear
has been caused by the tenant. If
there are serious problems which pose
health or safety risks such as: vermin,
problems with water or sewage,
electrical or structural problems, you
should contact the Environmental
Health Section of Dublin City Council.
3.11 Satellite Dishes
The erection of satellite dishes on
listed buildings is prohibited. In other
cases, it is necessary to check with
your Local Authority as planning
permission may be required. The
erection of satellite dishes is controlled
by the Planning and Development
Regulations 2001, which indicate
where and how satellite dishes can
and cannot be erected.
A tenant is entitled to quiet and
peaceful enjoyment of their home and
a landlord is only allowed to enter with
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